South Raleigh News

Yeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a company specializing in air-supported structures, is set to establish a new manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The move will bring 72 new jobs to Cumberland County and involves an investment of $4.6 million. Governor Josh Stein announced the development, expressing optimism about the benefits this would bring to the region.

Governor Stein stated, "We are delighted to welcome Yeadon Fabric Domes to Cumberland County. Our manufacturing leadership and textile legacy woven with our strategic location and excellent quality of life will continue to attract innovative, global companies to our great state."

The Minnesota-based Yeadon Fabric Domes is known for its climate-controlled domed structures used in various sporting venues worldwide. The company's facilities have been installed in over 30 countries and serve customers including professional football teams and universities such as the University of Pennsylvania and Marquette University. In Fayetteville, Yeadon plans to construct a 72-foot-tall domed structure within a 50,000-square-foot production site at the Fayetteville Regional Airport.

CEO Matt Mejia expressed enthusiasm about the expansion: "Yeadon Domes is thrilled to be expanding our operations to Fayetteville. Throughout the process, it has become clear that Fayetteville is the perfect place to build our manufacturing facility, and to continue producing world-class air-supported domes."

N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley highlighted North Carolina's appeal as a business hub: "North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the nation as it continues to be recognized as the top state to do business in America."

The average annual salary for these new positions will be $47,734, surpassing Cumberland County's average salary of $47,175. This expansion could potentially lead to an annual payroll impact exceeding $3.4 million.

To support this project, a performance-based grant of $225,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will aid Yeadon's relocation efforts. This fund assists local governments in attracting economic investments and creating jobs.

N.C. Senator Val Applewhite commented on the workforce benefits: “They will greatly benefit from our transitioning military families which offer a uniquely skilled and prepared workforce that a company of this impact will need.”

N.C. Representative Diane Wheatley added her support: “This is a great win for Cumberland County and the entire state.”

Several organizations are collaborating on this project alongside Yeadon Fabric Domes including the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Cumberland County authorities, City of Fayetteville officials, and Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation.